Care and health news archive
- Council redeploy staff to critical community roles
Wokingham Borough Council has redeployed several officers into community and critical roles, in a bid to ensure the health and wellbeing of residents during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
09 April 2020
- PPE appeal to help protect frontline staff
Our frontline workers are running low on face masks and other vital protective equipment, so we are appealing to anybody who can help.
07 April 2020
- Wokingham Borough Commmunity Hub opens its doors
The Wokingham Borough Community Hub is now open to provide food, toiletries and other essentials to people in Wokingham borough who need them. Wokingham Borough Council is working with local...
25 March 2020
- Council supports local charity and support group CLASP
We have set aside £19.8million to make the Borough the very best place for people with a learning disability to live, learn, work and feel supported
20 March 2020
- Message from Council Leader Cllr John Halsall
Council leader sets up eight point pledge to the community
19 March 2020
- Wokingham Borough Council celebrate World Social Work Day
Today is World Social Work Day (Tuesday 17 March) – a day to celebrate and recognise social workers for their work within the local community, along with their self-determination and dedication to...
16 March 2020
- Hundreds of toads helped to migrate for breeding season
Volunteers have helped keep hundreds of toads safe by helping them get across the road at Priest Hill, Farley Hill. This crucial wildlife protection is being overseen by volunteers from Berkshire...
13 March 2020
- Council continues to help provide breastfeeding support
Wokingham Borough Council has today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting breastfeeding women in Wokingham
11 March 2020
- Council supports national campaign to increase residents chances of giving up smoking
We are supporting national No Smoking Day by encouraging residents to make today the day they quit for good
11 March 2020
- Coronavirus Update
Specialists from Public Health England (PHE) are working with Wokingham Borough Council and NHS colleagues following a confirmed case of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The case, who is a member of staff at...
10 March 2020
- Combat crime at Wokingham Borough conference
This year's Crime Conference will be held at Wokingham Borough Council offices in Wokingham, with a focus on burglary, fraud and cyber crime.
02 March 2020
- Congratulations to our fostering half marathon runners
Nineteen members of staff, foster carers and friends were amongst the thousands to complete the Wokingham Half Marathon.
24 February 2020
- Council launches initiative to boost cervical cancer screening
Wokingham Borough Council has launched a new initiative to increase smear-test uptake across the borough, with half-a-dozen childminders enlisted to help local mums find time for this important...
24 February 2020
- Council supports their residents with sensory needs
Our Sensory Needs Service is reaching out to our residents to make them aware of the valuable support their service can offer
20 February 2020
- Council supports residents with long term health conditions
We are proud to be helping to kick start a fantastic national Sport England campaign 'We are Undefeatable' to help the one in four people in England who live with a long-term health condition.
20 February 2020
- Independent review commends Councils significant progress made in adult safeguarding
Clear leadership from senior officers and councillors has helped bring considerable progress in adult safeguarding at Wokingham Borough Council, according to an independent review into adult services
17 February 2020
- What is good for your body is good for your mind
In support of the national mental health campaign Every Mind Matters, Wokingham Borough Council is reaching out to its residents to raise awareness of its mental wellbeing sports programme
04 February 2020
- Wokingham libraries support childrens mental health and wellbeing
Wokingham Borough Council libraries are working in partnership with UK charity The Reading Agency to launch their Read Well for Children booklist and support children's mental health and wellbeing
03 February 2020
- Council helps to support residents within their local communities
We are reaching out to residents across the borough to raise awareness of its free Community Navigator service which provides information about where you can find the support you need within your...
27 January 2020
- Council supports local charities with Friendship Alliance
We are working in partnership with local charities on a new project to promote friendship and reduce the impact of loneliness and isolation
27 January 2020
